Hairpin Lace Crochet

Hello dear crafting friends,
 hairpin lace crochet is a beautiful handicraft technique, but unfortunately still not very well known. It can be used to create truly special pieces, from airy scarves and shawls to decorative home accessories and even unique garments. I myself have already made several hairpin lace crochet projects and am always delighted with the results. That makes me all the more excited to see your own creations!
Do you already have experience with hairpin lace crochet? Then please feel free to show what you’ve created, whether it’s a small project or an elaborate favorite piece. Everyone who doesn’t know this technique yet is also warmly invited to read along and get inspired. Would you be interested in patterns or tips for hairpin lace crochet? I look forward to your posts.
 Best wishes
 Birte

Hi Birte,

your scarves/shawls look absolutely beautiful. Very airy.

Do you have to block the shawls to show off the pattern so beautifully?

I’ve never tried hairpin lace crochet myself, and I don’t know anyone whose shoulder I could look over.

Have a lovely evening
Petra 

Hi Birte,
what an exciting technique. I just watched a video to see how it actually works.
Your creations look really pretty.
Best wishes, Claudia

I’d rather call it a “forgotten crochet technique,” since fork crochet has been around since the 19th century or even earlier.
So far, I haven’t been able to warm up to this technique, even though it can produce amazing results, as you can see from your creations.

Hello everyone,

thank you so much for your kind compliments.
I did indeed block the shawls so that the patterns really stand out. However, that’s not a must. I’ve also made shawls that I didn’t block, and they’re still very beautiful.

Yes, it’s actually an old craft technique. But I don’t know exactly when or where it originated either.

Best regards
Birte


 

Great—I went ahead and checked out a few tutorials right away. I hadn’t heard of this before either.
Did you follow any patterns?

Hi Sabine,
thank you so much for your interest 😊
I designed and developed the patterns for the shawls featured above myself. They’re also available in my store. I’d just be curious to know if there’s any general interest in fork crocheting. Unfortunately, the response has been rather low so far, which I think is a real shame. Fork crocheting is so much fun, and it would be truly sad if this beautiful technique were to gradually fade into obscurity. I appreciate every exchange and every bit of feedback 😊
Best regards and have a wonderful weekend
Birte

You’ve created some beautiful things! 😍
I received a lot of craft supplies from estates a long time ago. Among them are a few hairpin lace forks (is that what they’re called?).
That’s why I’ve thought about this quite a bit. Maybe I’ll give it a try now that you’ve sparked this topic here.

The only thing that worries me: isn’t it a real fiddly process?

I’m following along here and keeping an eye on your tips.

Warm regards, Karoline